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Paperback features over fifty pages of bonus materials, including a sneak peek ofInsurgent, an author Q&A, a discussion guide, aDivergentplaylist, faction manifestos, and more!

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue-Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is-she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are-and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.

Veronica Roth is theNew York Timesbestselling author ofDivergent, the first in a trilogy of dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.

About The Author

Veronica Roth is the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofDivergent,Insurgent,Allegiant, and several stories written in the world ofDivergent. Now a full-time writer, Ms. Roth and her husband live near Chicago.

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Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
jaq14 from
awesome bookI loved this! Such a cool concept and the characters were amazing. #Plumreview

Date published: 2017-12-10

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Vivian_Mah from
Dauntless start to the seriesI liked the concept very much. Fine dystopian reading. Highly recommend.

Date published: 2017-12-08

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Marzipan from
Fine, not greatRiding in with the tide of YA Dystopian popularity, it's no big surprise that Divergent got as famous as it did. Unfortunately, there isn't much left to the series once the hype and marketing died down. The futuristic society is arranged more as a philosophical thought experiment than as something realistic, but it's the kiddie version of philosophy - "what if we defined people's personalities based on a single trait?" Even that much is forgivable, but the series loses its focus after the first book, and becomes downright silly by the third. A passable read, but not worth seeking out.

Date published: 2017-12-06

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Emily from
DivergentA good book. Interesting dystopian future concept. Didn't hook me enough to keep reading the rest of the series though.

Date published: 2017-12-05

Rated 2 out of
5 by
ReadingMonster from
Not What I Was ExpectingIt had such high praise but it just fell short. It wasn't very well written either, not a fan

Date published: 2017-11-27

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Zeee from
Good readThis was a good read, started off well, ended off even better, but not everything in the middle was necessary.
Overall, a really nice read.

Date published: 2017-11-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Impossible from
One of the best books I've readDivergent is compared to The Hunger Games a lot and while it is about a strong female character living in a dystopian world, it is very much not the same. Divergent is equally as entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat. I would also recommend reading Veronica Roth's novella, Four, after you've read the books.

Date published: 2017-11-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
jaq14 from
Great read!I loved this! Such a cool concept and the characters were amazing. #Plumreview

Date published: 2017-11-24

Rated 2 out of
5 by
RRRo from
Loved the beginningLoved how it began but slowly it started to lose depth. I could not finish reading it.

Date published: 2017-11-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
zayn from
coola dystopian novel that is quite the page-turner! this novel is set in an amazing future world that will definitely leave you wanting more.

Date published: 2017-11-15

Rated 2 out of
5 by
tori from
Disappointing.It honestly felt like I was reading the first draft of a book when I read Divergent. It felt twee. I didn't enjoy it enough to be able to stick with the series.

Date published: 2017-11-06

Rated 2 out of
5 by
tori from
PoorIt honestly felt like I was reading the first draft of a book when I read Divergent. It felt twee. I didn't enjoy it enough to be able to stick with the series.

Date published: 2017-11-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Indigo from
Awesome<3 Loved this series, so unique!

Date published: 2017-11-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ava1 from
awesomei loved it fourtris forever

Date published: 2017-11-04

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Sofia from
FlawedI enjoyed the first book, but then the second one was about one hundred pages too long and ruined the story for me so much that I didn't even bother with the third book. The plot didn't make sense anymore and it wasn't interesting

Date published: 2017-11-01

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Sofia from
FlawedI enjoyed the first book, but then the second one was about one hundred pages too long and ruined the story for me so much that I didn't even bother with the third book. The plot didn't make sense anymore and it wasn't interesting

Date published: 2017-11-01

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Luna from
GreatI really enjoyed this series, the characters were well-thought out and the plot was entertaining

Date published: 2017-11-01

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Luna from
GreatI really enjoyed this series, the characters were well-thought out and the plot was entertaining

Date published: 2017-11-01

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Luna from
GreatI really enjoyed this series, the characters were well-thought out and the plot was entertaining

Date published: 2017-11-01

Rated 4 out of
5 by
CrowNoYami from
Enjoyed itI really enjoyed the twists and turns that this book took. It never kept to the original thought process and therefor kept you interested for the whole book.

Date published: 2017-10-27

Rated 4 out of
5 by
MsDorey from
Wonderful, but...It's a very accessible read for teens, and does a good job of introducing them to the dystopian genre; however, it lacks nuance.

Date published: 2017-10-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sandrine from
Great read!I bought all three books at once and read them within a week! They are fun and interesting to read!

Date published: 2017-10-23

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brittany from
Amazing!I bought the series all together and I loved this one! A great start to the trilogy!

Date published: 2017-10-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michaela from
Good BookThis was an amazing start to a new dystopian series. Definitely leaves you wanting more at the end.

Date published: 2017-10-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rissa from
Outstanding YA post-apocalyptic sci-fiVeronica Roth’s debut novel is fantastic. I loved the concept of a futuristic society divided into 5 factions (with super cool names): Abnegation (selflessness), Dauntless (bravery), Erudite (intelligence), Amity (peace), and Candor (honesty). Tris Prior is such a resilient character. This book chronicles her induction into Dauntless after transferring from her home faction Abnegation. I was hooked from beginning to end!

Date published: 2017-10-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
jaq14 from
IncredibleLoved the story, the characters and how society was depicted. Amazing read. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-10-04

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Ayesha from
Really fun seriesI read this in my pre teens and it was more enjoyable then. Rereading it was still fun, but the books are meant for young minds. Besides that, it's an amazing story, despite the overused post-apocalyptic theme. I loved it, and I still do.

Date published: 2017-09-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
anon from
!!!I read this four times. That's how good it is.

Date published: 2017-09-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matt from
LoveI love this series; for me, it's better series than the Hunger Games

Date published: 2017-09-13

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Skyler from
Not the greatest...Simple, overused story. Poorly written.

Date published: 2017-09-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Faith from
Loved it!This book is so freaking good. Divergent (the book and the series itself) is what started my love for reading! It will always have a special place in my heart.

Date published: 2017-09-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bookworm from
ExcellentIf you are a fan of dystopic novels, this captivating novel that will leave you wanting more.

Date published: 2017-09-05

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Bavi from
GoodI was excited to read this book because of the dystopian world and, what seemed to be, a strong main character. Throughout the book I was interested about the characters and their world which kept me reading.
#plumreview

Date published: 2017-08-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Natalie from
Amazing!I was amazed by how good this book is! Exciting, unique and captivating. I couldn't put this book down

Date published: 2017-08-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jennifer from
One of my all time favourites!Hooked from the very first chapter! I loved the character and world building in this book. This book is full of action and adventure.

Date published: 2017-08-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Awesome!This book has a strong female hero, who is intent on finding her own way in the world as must as she wants to find her true self, while struggling with hiding it as well. A true voice emerges in the text and thought-spew prose. Great Read!

Date published: 2017-08-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Powerful Hero!This book has a strong female hero, who is intent on finding her own way in the world as must as she wants to find her true self, while struggling with hiding it as well. A true voice emerges in the text and thought-spew prose. Great Read!

Date published: 2017-08-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kaila from
Very UniqueThe world that Wroth created is amazing, the characters are great, must read for dystopian fans!

Date published: 2017-08-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steph from
Amazing plot and charactersIt's a great read with a fast paced plot and original characters! For those who watched the movie first - this is way better than the movie! Read it!

Date published: 2017-08-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sandra from
All time fav!Read this is in one sitting!

Date published: 2017-08-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Miky from
Really goodI liked the dystopian society. I liked how it wasn't a "chosen one" type story.

Date published: 2017-07-19

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Christy from
Was decentI read this a long time ago, and now I rather find it cheesy. It was a good read overall and many scenes captivated me. If you've heard about it and are planning to see if it's that good, then I would suggest it as something interesting to read but not the best.

Date published: 2017-07-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bookworm from
AverageI did enjoy this book, however, I wasn't completely wowed by it compared to other books I've read.

Date published: 2017-07-17

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Marissa from
I enjoyed this!So, it's been a while since I read this book, but I'm going to try my best to remember my thoughts about this book. The Divergent series is one of my friend's favourite series, and I always wanted to give it a go but I put off reading it. The more I put off reading it, the more I thought I really wouldn't enjoy it. I hadn't read YA in a while when I finally decided to pick this one up, and the ending had already been spoiled for me but I picked it up anyway, and ended up reading it really quickly. I gave this book 3 stars because I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would, but I didn't absolutely love it. I was actually quite surprised how hooked I was.
We follow the main character, Beatrice Prior, a 16 year old girl who is a member of the Abnegation faction. The members of Abnegation live a very simple life. They wear grey robes, which are plain, like everything else about their lifestyle. Their food, their houses, the rest of their appearance. The members of Abnegation are considered selfless. The lifestyle in Abnegation is very simple, they don't place emphasis on material possessions We learn all about the other factions and the way that their values are. Each faction has a different sort of culture, and values that they hold based on the five personality traits. Each trait makes up a separate faction, which behave differently based on the trait.
The rules of the factions are very strict, and the individuals in this society don't have a lot of choice in the way they act, and even how they think. They are supposed to conform to the rules of their society, and as per the typical dystopian plot, the main character feels as if she's an outsider and that she doesn't belong in the Abnegation faction. This is definitely an aspect of the novel that has been done before, the main character is always the outsider. They're different or special, and are tasked with taking down the corrupt government. While the idea of the factions was interesting, I don't really think the plot was super groundbreaking.
The way the society is set up in this world is very interesting. I enjoyed learning about the different factions and all the characteristics that made up each one. Though, I do think it is a bit ridiculous to classify people based on a few singular aspects of their personality. Because personality varies so much, the children of each family must take part in the Choosing Ceremony when they reach the age of 16. The ceremony includes a series of tasks examines all the aspects of their personality, to see which faction they belong in. This book reminded me a bit of The Hunger Games, but I think it's because the factions reminded me of the different districts, and the very obviously corrupt government.
There was a lot of world building within this book, which is understandable because it's the beginning of the series and everything needs to be set up. But I was so intrigued. The society definitely isn't one that you could see as being plausible in the future. It doesn't have that creep factor that dystopians can have when you think about how the world could end up this way. In fact, the world is really bizarre, and I think that's what kept me intrigued. I wanted to know what weird things the factions would do. The Dauntless faction is by far the most bizarre. I didn't understand how they could just behave like complete idiots and call themselves "fearless." However, by the end of novel, you begin to understand what's happening to the government and the factions.
Even though I found myself rolling my eyes a few times at the faction's views and some of the character's behaviour, I still found the characters likeable. I sometimes have a hard time relating to the characters when I read YA now. I feel like I can't really get into their heads and really empathize with them. I was actually invested in the characters while I was reading, and I cared what happened to them and wanted to know more. I was also really rooting for Four and Tris to become a thing, even though I do wish that YA could be devoid of romance just once. The main character doesn't always need to have a love interest.
Some parts seems slightly slower than some others, but I think that has to do with the world building and information that the author had to give us. Around the end of the book was when things started to get interesting. I really didn't see the ending coming, the fact that the Dauntless were trying to use the initiates as soldiers. WHAT? So good!
Overall, I would recommend this book. I think if you like dystopian YA, I think you'd enjoy this.

Date published: 2017-07-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Indigo from
WOW!Such an interesting premise!

Date published: 2017-07-12

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rebecca from
Unique worldI found the dystopian world that the characters live in to be extremely interesting and unique.

Date published: 2017-07-11

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Emma from
If you love The Hunger Games, you'll love DivergentAn amazing story that is so easy to get lost in. Reading about Beatrice choosing between what she wants and her family, and going along with her while she grows is amazing.

Date published: 2017-07-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Kyra from
Perfect for fans of action-adventure and the Hunger GamesA great adventure with a twist on modern day life and a demonstration of what life could potentially be like in the future. With fight and action scenes this book it's great for both guys and girls who enjoy exciting reads. The story gets even better as you progress into the following books and you'll find yourself immersed in an intense new world!

Date published: 2017-07-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bekki from
loved it!exciting and fun and great characters along for the ride

Date published: 2017-07-08

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Arden from
greatthis a great dystopian story with an even greater love story. highly recommend!!

Date published: 2017-07-03

Rated 3 out of
5 by
izzydancer from
Just Another DystopiaThere was one point in time where everyone was reading this book! In school, all the people were reading Divergent and all talking about which faction they would be in and excetera. This book will remind you of The Hunger Games, Maze Runner, or any other strong lead that deals with a dystopia and how the main characters have to fight in a world that is corrupted! I started reading this book this year because I was getting tired of all the books like The Hunger Games and more because they were basically the same thing: A strong female lead with a bunch of supporting strong characters who fight to break the corrupted government. I thought this book was going to be just like the other ones and I was getting tired of it, but this book was somehow different. because it had some other elements that were incorporated into it, such as factions, and a weak character developing into a strong character. Also, it talked about themes like family, romance and love which I have to be honest, very similarly corresponds to The Hunger Games. However, what surprised me with this book was how relatable it was. When Tris felt guilty or she was in love, it was reltable at certain points in the story, and I could relate more to it than lets say The Hunger Games, because Tris was a character who started out not brave and ended up joining the most reckless and wild faction: Dauntless. As well, the book allows you to relate with the character. However, the reason why I am only giving it three stars is because it is very much like the other Dystopia and it almost feels all too predictable. The plot, and characters are very closely resembled to previous ones like The Hunger Games and it makes the entire story seem like a different version of The Hunger Games or lets say The Maze Runner. This book is too similar and it almost seems like a copycat of the other series. I was not interested to read it in the beginning because I was like "oh it's just another dystopia". I would say that it is a good book for people looking for a book similar to previous dystopias but it is not that different and I would say that the concept of it is very cool and the cover looks amazing, but it gets tiring and boring at some point when there's too many dystopian novels all with similar story lines.

Date published: 2017-07-02

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Read_And_Write from
Awesome ReadI bought this book a while ago as a novel study. I though it'd be one of those regular old si-fi fantasy books; boy was I wrong. It was a marvellous read and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through, I defiantly recommend this book if you are looking for some si-fi, futuristic, romance type of read. Enjoy!

Date published: 2017-06-30

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Cait from
loved the book!!!Tris and Four's romance is timeless

Date published: 2017-06-23

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Nate from
amazing!this book was riveting from start to finish

Date published: 2017-06-23

Rated 5 out of
5 by
TheReader from
Loved this!This one of my many favourite books. This book is well written and keeps you on edge wanting more.

Date published: 2017-06-19

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Banana from
My favorite in the seriesI really enjoyed this book and I identified with Tris right away. The premise for this book was great and it is a must read for anyone who enjoys dystopian novels.

Date published: 2017-06-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ciao from
One of my favourite books everI really like these dystopian stories like this and the action and everything was just great. There were lines that I really loved and would read over 29832 times before moving on. Def recommend.

Date published: 2017-06-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ciao from
One of my favourite books everI really like these dystopian stories like this and the action and everything was just great. There were lines that I really loved and would read over 29832 times before moving on. Def recommend.

Date published: 2017-06-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Caroline from
DivergentI love the idea of the society that is portrayed in this book, but I had a hard time liking the main characters.

Date published: 2017-06-13

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Yinny from
OkayIt was an interesting plot, however it seems typical for a dystopian novel where society is organized in a certain way and the main character is somehow a unique case.

Date published: 2017-06-11

Rated 2 out of
5 by
ReadingMonster from
Not sure why all these super hyped up books are so badIt was sub par...the characters weren't very interesting and there was almost too much going on...

Date published: 2017-06-11

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Lori from
Great Book!I loved reading this book and I can't wait to finish reading the rest of the series!

Date published: 2017-06-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kaitlyn from
I was hesitant to read this; "It's just another hyped-up YA series".I wasn't in a rush to read this series ... I bought it anyways because it was on sale. My mother actually ended up reading it before me, and she fell in love with it. She's not a big YA reader, so she liked it, I thought it must be good. I'm glad I did! I guess some YA series are hyped-up for a reason.

Date published: 2017-05-29

Rated 4 out of
5 by
SarahScarlett from
Loved This!I actually never planned to read Divergent but now that I did, I'm real glad I decided to after all! I enjoyed it a lot.
If you are someone who is reluctant to read it, I'd say go for it!

Date published: 2017-05-26

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Kristin from
Great bookLoved this book, could not put it down. As I read on in the series though it became a bit harder to continue reading. Overall is a great series though

Date published: 2017-05-24

Rated 4 out of
5 by
bookish from
DivergentFast-paced and exciting while at the same time strongly establishing the emotional family ties and a fluttery romance. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-05-24

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Olive from
Definitely not overratedThis first book is so much fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and the movie was fun to watch as well. Definitely worth the read no matter what age you are. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-05-24

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Santana from
Amazing book, but the series gets progressively worseCouldn't put the book down, it was a great read that was able to keep the reader intrigued.

Date published: 2017-05-23

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mari from
Addictive novelI read this book two years ago, so maybe my opinion would've changed, but I remember deeply loving this book. The story is addictive, easy to read and the characters were fun to read about. It's overall a great dystopian novel. A bit cliché sometimes, but hey, thirteen year old me didn't mind!

Date published: 2017-05-22

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Mian from
Great fun!Definitely not the most skillfully written if we're talking about technical mastery but it was VERY interesting, and held my attention through the whole book.
Unfortunately this is by far the best book of the series and if you haven't heard by now, I can tell you that the movies are awful. Quite sad, considering how much fun this first foray into Tris' world was.

Date published: 2017-05-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ashley from
This was an amazing readI watched the films before I read the books. I certainly found the books to be a great read and the film to be on point with what I was expecting. I would recommended this book to any of my friends.

Date published: 2017-05-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
linapink2004 from
AwesomeI just can't stop reading it.

Date published: 2017-05-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
linapink2004 from
THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN!!!!!!Verotica Roth is truely a gifted writer. She brought all her characters to life in the interesting and well written novel.

Date published: 2017-05-20

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Brayden from
Good but a little overatedIt is a good book but there's better out there in the genre.

Date published: 2017-05-20

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Banana from
Good readAnother dystopian teen novel that is exciting and fun to read. You really identify with Tris and really want her to succeed.

Date published: 2017-05-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
cyndy from
I love this book !!!I love this book so much that i find myself reading it more than I read any of my other books. I love the way the words are nicely written together, and the variety of word choice that was used. Evertime a chapter ended, always left me wanting to read more, even when I couldn't read. This series is one of my favorites because of the character development and how everything is just so different and out of the ordinary. Reading the books, i saw something completely different then the movies, and as always the books are way better! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for suspense and romance.

Date published: 2017-05-19

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Diana from
LikedThis was an action packed and strong heroine kind of novel. I liked the characters and the world was interesting. Even though it was action packed parts of the story were slow, Tris tends to repeat her thoughts quite a bit.
As with all the divergent books for me, something felt off or wrong about the writing or the story. I know people are often cruel and the characters are certainly true to human nature but the story was just so far out there that it was hard for me to suspend my disbelief. I liked the characters a lot and I felt for them but the feeling was very distracting.

Date published: 2017-05-18

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Lauren from
good seriesbook is so much better than the movie

Date published: 2017-05-13

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Vicky from
GoodThe first one was really good, very interesting and different storyline. It was a very fun read to follow but the second one was not the best

Date published: 2017-05-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Christopher97 from
Fun EscapeThis book was very interesting; I got really into the characters and the story. This is good trilogy to check out.

Date published: 2017-05-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kimblerly from
EXCITEDMy friends have all read this and said it's amazing. I'm a little late lol and only just ordered my copy. It'll arrive next week but I can't literally wait.
#plumreview

Date published: 2017-05-05

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Leonardo from
good readnot amazing, but it has its moments

Date published: 2017-05-04

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Emreader from
Was a fun readWas a fun read about a dystopian society. Interesting social system that provides a different aspect to this dystopian book.

Date published: 2017-05-04

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Afsheen from
Exciting Read!I was constantly at the edge of my seat reading this. I wanted to know what would happen but I didn't want it to end.

Date published: 2017-05-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hello from
Super gooodI really enjoyed this one! Definitely a favourite of mine, and I love the vivid reality and intense moments.

Date published: 2017-05-01

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Samantha_Crooks from
Comparable to Hunger GamesWas decent as the start to a new series. Shared many similarities with the hunger games series. Still intriguing and has its own set of plot twists.

Date published: 2017-04-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bookworm from
Amazing!This book was absolutely amazing! It took me a little while to get into the story, but once I didn't I didn't want to put the book down. It was very refreshing to have a female character, especially one who is true to herself and isn't afraid to go with her gut, even if it means letting her family down. Despite the fact that some events were predictable, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Out of the whole Divergent series, this one is by far my favourite as it is the most exciting and the most well-written. It gives off some Hunger Games vibes but the story and its world are completely different. It is a very action packed book in terms of both physical action and dramatic action. Fundamentally, its one of the better books I've read.

Date published: 2017-04-26

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Vanessa from
Very Enjoyable!World Building: amazing!
/Characters: great
/Romance: yup yup
/Pace: good
/Feels: yes definitely
/Able to put down: nope
/Worth the read: for sure

Date published: 2017-04-23

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Caroline from
AmazingReally love these books,the suspence is amazing!!

Date published: 2017-04-21

Rated 4 out of
5 by
bookworm from
Very goodFans of the hunger games and The Maze runner will really enjoy this series. Great first installment

Date published: 2017-04-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
sahar from
Love love LOVE!!!This book pulled me in and i didn't wanna let go. It showed me so many amazing things about family, love, and friendship. It was so amazing and the best out of the three.

Date published: 2017-04-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Emma from
GreatI actually read it after I watched the movie, so I was half expecting that I wouldn't enjoy it as much since I already know what goes down in the story. But to my surprise, I LOVED the book more than the movie. I enjoyed it even I already know what's coming.

Date published: 2017-04-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jenn from
Amazing bookOne of my favourite books of all time.

Date published: 2017-04-07

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Agnieszka from
GoodFun read, interesting concept

Date published: 2017-04-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Laura from
incredible!I couldn't put this book down! I read it long before Insurgent and Alligent were published and even the movies were out. I was captivated by the novels.

Date published: 2017-04-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jenn from
Loved this book!!I've read this book multiple times and it's really great!

Date published: 2017-03-31

Rated 5 out of
5 by
MGhan from
AmazingI did not like the hunger games but this book is amazing. It takes you to a different world.

Date published: 2017-03-29

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Elizabeth from
Just Too MuchDivergent is an extremely junky read. Sort of like eating a bag of chips. While enjoyable, after it's over, you're left feeling uncomfortably full and wondering why you did that to yourself. It's a good read but it's just too much. It's like watching a Blockbuster action flick and wishing there was just a little bit more of a storyline and not so many car chases and gunshots.
Still, it's good. And I think it's good for teens. I'm not sure if I'll continue to read the rest of the trilogy. I think I might actually be better off watching the films.

Date published: 2017-03-29

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Kate from
I loved this book!!!I loved the books and the movies

Date published: 2017-03-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
ClaryFray from
always a favewill always be apart of my favourites :)

Date published: 2017-03-29

Rated 2 out of
5 by
megha from
A good dystopian taleWas an interesting book. I liked it a lot

Date published: 2017-03-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Deee from
Devoured it!I read this book in about 24 hours - it grabs you from the beginning, pulls you in and you just won't be able to put it down! As a dystopian book, I do think it could've been better in some ways, but overall I would still give it 5 stars. Great book.

Date published: 2017-03-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kate from
I loved this series!!A great read for ages 13 and up

Date published: 2017-03-24

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Kate from
It was goodNot the biggest fan, liked the movies better

Date published: 2017-03-23

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Mimi from
Good ReadI enjoyed it. But not as much as the Hunger Games.

Date published: 2017-03-23

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Haya from
One of my favourite seriesWritten wonderfully and creatively.Loved it!

Date published: 2017-03-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fleey from
So far so goodJust started the series and I was impressed with the first book (the movie however, not so much). I'm not really a sci-fi reader but I was intrigued with story line. I found the authors take on dystopian culture interesting in terms of the factions. It is not hard to believe a society like this would fall apart to be left with a 16 year girl who is now torn between a first love, friend and family as she tries to figure out where she belongs and what she is capable of.

Date published: 2017-03-21

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Carol_Tomlin from
Not for meI enjoy well-written and imaginative dystopian fiction, and loved The Hunger Games, but I did not like Divergent. The story was too dark and the future felt too hopeless. The characters failed to engage me. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-03-21

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Terra from
Good...But Not at the Same TimeTo me, this series is very similar to the Hunger Games. The concept is great and there's good build-up in the first book. But the others don't measure up and you just end up disappointed in the story in the end. I wouldn't go further than the first one.

Date published: 2017-03-20

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Hermione22 from
Great Dystopian Read!If you liked the Hunger Games and you like dystopian novels, this book is for you. I really enjoyed this book, but the last 2 books just went downhill from this. Especially the last book I disliked. This is one of my favourite books, but not my favourite trilogy.

Date published: 2017-03-18

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Lizbit from
MehI REALLY wanted to like this, because I went completely mad over The Hunger Games. Unfortunately, I found this futuristic society somewhat laughable, and the characters flat and uninspired. Wish I hadn't wasted my time. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-03-18

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Emily from
It was good.It was a long read but very good. Tris is so powerful and admirable. She proves to be a great role model for girls who read this book

Date published: 2017-03-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jessie from
I Really Enjoyed This OneI had a really good time reading this book. I would have loved it more if it had just been a stand alone. This first book, I personally feel, was the best in the series. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-03-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
JoJo from
AmazingThis was amazing. I enjoyed it so much.

Date published: 2017-03-16

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Bri from
Good readI would give this book 3.5 stars. It was a good book, but I think I read it too soon after reading the hunger games series. To me, there were a lot of similarities, being a dystopian book/series. Therefore I enjoyed reading this book, yet I just got annoyed at how similar the story was to the hunger games. I did enjoy the character of Tris, a strong independent girl thrust into a world that is new to her. I like the sense of adventure in the story.

Date published: 2017-03-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
_Chloe_ from
AMAZING!!!I consider myself a slow reader, and take a week or two to read a book, but I scarfed this one down in three days!!! By far, this is my favourite sic-fi novel of all time. There is so much suspense throughout the novel, but at the end, it turns out that the conflict was right in front of me the whole time. I definitely recommend this book to everyone, but beware, it is action packed amazingness and makes the reader strongly feel Tris, the main character's feelings, emotions and growth with it's thorough description all throughout the novel!!!

Date published: 2017-03-11

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Tiffany from
GreatI really enjoyed this book. It was interesting and action packed.

Date published: 2017-03-10

Rated 5 out of
5 by
NerdyNat from
Fantastic SeriesI finally got a chance to read the entire trilogy and I have to say that I loved it from beginning to end. It's not typically a genre that I read and having been disappointed in the first movie, I was hoping the books would be better. I was not disappointed. I didn't want to put them down until I knew exactly what happened to everyone, not just in the city itself but the world outside.

Date published: 2017-03-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Katie from
Im very interestedi hope to read this series one day

Date published: 2017-03-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Jess from
Good!I really enjoyed reading this book.

Date published: 2017-03-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Deidre from
Strong charactersThese books were better than I expected. I loved the equally strong characters..male and female. Things got complex enough with characters and their motives to keep me interested through the whole series.

Date published: 2017-03-10

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Ally from
Good For Younger PeopleIf you're searching for YA novels that mirror the Hunger Games then this is definitely a place to start. The plots of the two are eerily similar in quite a few ways, a fact that you wouldn't mind if you enjoyed the Hunger Games, but for me it was a bit of a disappointment. There are quite a few flaws present in the story, and each character seems to exist just to fulfill a popular trope, the heroine, the best friend, the dark and mysterious love interest. It fits almost exactly into the YA stereotypes and is actually quite predictable in its events. I would still say that this is the best book in the series, but overall it was not my favourite, especially since I read this after I had passed through my 'Hunger Games' phase

Date published: 2017-03-09

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Kaji from
OkayThe first book was pretty good but then the series kind of got boring until the end. The sudden surprise at the end was more of a why factor, like why did they have to do it. It didn't seem right the way they ended the series.

Date published: 2017-03-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ceilidhe from
Exciting!This book blew my mind! #plumreview

Date published: 2017-03-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jessie from
Absolutely loved it!Even though this was the first book, I consider it the best in the trilogy. It captures you from the beginning! Loved it!

Date published: 2017-03-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rebecca from
YesMy favourite of the series, Divergent opens up a world where not fitting into a little box is punishable by death.

Date published: 2017-03-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sika from
I love thisone of my favourites!! #plumreview

Date published: 2017-02-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
ddeok from
Forget the movie - read the bookOf the book-movie divides that exist within any franchised fan club, I fall strongly within the book category. There are a lot of things that the movie changed or couldn't quite capture. It's what EVERYONE always says about ANY BOOK made into a movie. But it is true. The writing isn't going to make you weep but the plot is quite original - as far as dystopian teen novels go...

Date published: 2017-02-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
BoysAreBetterInBooks from
Keeps Getting BetterFor me, this book was difficult to get through at first. However, I kept pushing forward and am I glad that I did! The more I read, the better the book got! Soon this book was filled with action, romance, and suspense. I just couldn't put it down until I finished reading it.

Date published: 2017-02-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pina from
AmazingA great book filled with action and suspense!

Date published: 2017-02-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jess from
Love itLove the world, the concept, and I recommend it

Date published: 2017-02-26

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Babzi from
A Little OverhypedI was very excited at the prospect of reading this novel. But as I read, I could not figure out why this book was being praised so much. The characters were cliché and predictable, especially for YA dystopian fiction. It was a fun read though, with the story being enjoyable enough. Out of the trilogy, this one is the best by far.

Date published: 2017-02-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
asma from
I loved this!This is my favpurite book of all times, can't wait to read the next one

Date published: 2017-02-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Karalyn from
Loved thisLoved this book and series!

Date published: 2017-02-23

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Jaymie from
Good BookI liked this book. Liked the strong female who was just herself trying to find her way. Its a slightly different take on how society is divided in the dystopian future. Fun to discuss with friends on what faction you think you would be yourself. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-02-20

Rated 4 out of
5 by
PHOW from
I liked itgreat book! very entertaining

Date published: 2017-02-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
robyn from
loved itwent through the first book in a weekend!

Date published: 2017-02-19

Rated 4 out of
5 by
MJSC from
Strong female leadWas a great read, although it did take me a while to get through the last book.

Date published: 2017-02-19

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Angie from
Nothing special2.5 stars. Not impressed. The whole premise is unconvincing and doesn't make much sense. How can a society function when its members are divided in such an artificial way? Plus some of the plot was so cliched...The good thing is that I didn't expect much so I wasn't really disappointed. Just one more dystopian story that probably became popular mostly because of the fighting scenes and the violence. Not sure if I'll bother reading Insurgent.

Date published: 2017-02-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
faytannerr from
Enjoyed It!I really enjoyed Divergent. It was unlike anything I've read before. Tris is a super strong and brave 16 year old girl who has to adapt to a different lifestyle after transferring from Abnegation (selfless) to Dauntless (brave) in a dystopian version of Chicago that is divided into factions. I loved all the action and stunts the Dauntless do and the chemistry between Tris and Four. There was also quite a bit of violence, death, brutality and some cruel characters but nonetheless it was still a captivating read! I would recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for something that will keep you on the edge of your seat and up all night!

Date published: 2017-02-18

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Gabriela from
Great bookWay better than the movie, really entertaining

Date published: 2017-02-16

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Melanie from
OkayAn okay book. sometimes the plot seems laughable and the characters seem so young you can tell its a teen fiction book

Date published: 2017-02-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
LCLC from
GreatAmazing series but bittersweet ending!

Date published: 2017-02-13

Rated 4 out of
5 by
bookreader from
ExcitingThis book was fast paced, written well, and overall a good book to read.

Date published: 2017-02-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
doug from
verygoogamazing love this whole series

Date published: 2017-02-12

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Danielle from
GoodIf you like dystopian fiction, this one is definitely worth a read but I just feel like the genre has been beat to death in YA books. #plumreview

Date published: 2017-02-12

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dani from
FantasticGreat writing, amazing characters, and a captivating plot.

Date published: 2017-02-12

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Julia from
A great first bookReally entertaining and consuming

Date published: 2017-02-08

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Olivia from
Really GoodObviously way better than the movie! The entire concept of the story is really good! Yet, Tris got on my nerves sometimes !

Date published: 2017-02-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
12345 from
GreatThrilling adventure in a terrifying world!

Date published: 2017-02-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ashley from
Totally sucked in.I read this book in a few days, it completely captivated me. Dark but beautiful, with amazing imagery for a book written in such simple language.

Date published: 2017-02-07

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Maggie from
Love the FactionsThis dystopia novel was interesting and well thought out!

Date published: 2017-02-07

Rated 4 out of
5 by
LisaV from
AmazingRead this book after the Hunger Games and it was amazing! could not put it down

Date published: 2017-02-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Autumn from
Wonderful!I really enjoyed this series, more than I did the Hunger Games! The plot is amazing and I love the characters and how they interact with one another. The author did an amazing job!!

Date published: 2017-02-05

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Emma from
Super GoodThe best book out of the series. It's a good plot, and the characters are hateable and lovable.

Date published: 2017-02-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
sims from
Awesome!The movies were awesome. But I've gotta tell you. The books are WAY better!

Date published: 2017-02-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bookworm from
I am in love!!!Definitely a great read on dystopian worlds! The author reeled me in from the first page to the last! It was very well done.

Date published: 2017-02-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Maggie from
Great IdeaI enjoyed reading about the different factions. The dystopia setting is well-written.